Mineral rights in Duchesne County, Utah
Duchesne County is one of Utah's most drilled counties right now — 240 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity cooling.
- 240
- Permits · 24 mo
- 7
- Rigs running
down 35% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
Who's drilling Duchesne County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Fourpoint Energy, LLC | 78 |
| Sm Energy | 61 |
| Wem Operating, LLC | 29 |
| Scout Energy Partners | 24 |
| Crescent Energy Company | 22 |
What the record says
Duchesne County recorded 240 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 369 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (99% of recent permits, averaging 12,658-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Activity centers on the Uinta basin.
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Duchesne County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Duchesne County, Utah?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Fourpoint Energy, LLC, Sm Energy, Wem Operating, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Duchesne County?
Start with the Duchesne County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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